Hyundai Alcazar

This newly launched version of the Hyundai Alcazar facelift boasts a lot in the name of design and features. The fresh look of the facelifted one is indeed loaded with many technologies while offering two strong engine options: turbo-petrol and diesel. The competitive pricing with this new update helps in consideration by the buyers for such a feature-rich three-row SUV.

Hyundai Alcazar Price

The new Hyundai Alcazar is available in four trim levels - Platinum, Signature, Prestige and Executive - and in total of 14 variants. The Alcazar price in India starts at Rs 14.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 21.40 lakh. All the prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. 

Most Value for Money Variant

The Prestige has a good balance of features and price, which incidentally adds more value for money as the dual-zone AC comes along with wireless charging, and this does not jump over the premium pricing bracket.

Hyundai Alcazar Key Features

10.25-inch two displays (touchscreen and driver's display)
Panoramic sunroof
Wireless phone charging both front and rear
1st and 2nd Row ventilated seats (6-seater model)
8-way powered front seats having a memory function
4-zone climate control with AC vents to the rear

The new Alcazar comes equipped with features like a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a digital instrument console, panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree surround view camera and dual-zone climate control. The SUV gets ventilated seats in both front and second-row. The SUV also gets Level 2 ADAS suite with features like adaptive cruise control, lane assist, blind spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking and others. The SUV has digital key with NFC, which allows the user to lock and unlock a car using a smartphone and smartwatch. 

Hyundai Alcazar Mileage 

The Alcazar petrol manual offers an ARAI certified mileage of 17.5kmpl. The mileage increases to 18kmpl with the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The diesel version is claimed to return 20.4kmpl and 18.1kmpl with manual and automatic gearbox options, respectively. 

Safety Features

The Hyundai Alcazar has an endless list of safety features:
Standard fitment of 6 airbags
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems like ADAS
360-degree camera
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The new Alcazar SUV comes equipped with 6 airbags, a TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), four disc brakes, rain sensing wipers, hill start assist, and auto-dimming IRVM as standard safety features. The SUV also gets Level 2 ADAS kit which comprises features like Driver Attention Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot View Monitor, Forward Collision Warning, Smart Cruise Control, and Surround View Monitor.

Colors Option

The Alcazar SUV is available in 8 colour options namely  Titan Grey Matte, Robust Emerald Matte, Starry Night, Ranger Khaki, Fiery Red, Abyss Black, Atlas White and Atlas White with black roof. 

Engine and Manual and Automatic

The new-gen Alcazar is available with two engine options - a 1.5-litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel. The turbo petrol engine churns out 157.81bhp and a peak torque of 253Nm. On the other side, the oil burner is good for 114.41bhp and 250Nm of torque. Manual and Automatic choices include 6-speed manual, 7-speed DCT with turbo petrol and 6-speed automatic with diesel. 

Boot Space and Dimension

In terms of proportions, the Hyundai Alcazar is 4560mm long, 1800mm wide and 1710mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2760mm. With all three seats in position, the SUV has a boot space of 180-litres. The luggage compartment can be further increased by folding the third-row seats. 

Competition Check

The new Alcazar competes in the highly competitive three-row SUV market that consists of MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari and Mahindra XUV700. It can also be compared with MPVs such as the Kia Carens and Toyota Innova Crysta.

Pros and Cons of Hyundai Alcazar

Pros:

Spacious 6- and 7-seater options
Feature-loaded, which includes ADAS and a panoramic sunroof.
Fuel-friendly diesel option.

Cons:

Enough room for adults only in case of third-row
Premium variants are on the higher side.